Register for the sixth annual Operation Obstacle today!
WHAT IS IT? Operation Obstacle is a 2-mile, 20-obstacle course race to raise awareness of veteran suicide.
WHEN: September 19, 2026 | 10 AM
Check-in & same day registration run from 8:30 – 9:30 AM. The Welcome ceremony starts at 10 AM, and the race begins at 10:15 AM.
WHERE: Workforce Development Institute, Richland Community College (One College Park, Decatur, IL)
REGISTRATION COST: $35
Proceeds support Richland Community College’s Veterans’ Resource Center.
T-shirts are available for an additional $20 each during registration. The cutoff date to get a shirt is September 13th.
About the Race
This timed, two-mile obstacle course race is held in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Suicide Prevention Team and Richland Community College.
After completing 20-25 fun physical obstacles, each finisher will receive an honorary challenge medal, goodie bags, snacks and water. Special awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers.
Anyone interested in simply going through obstacles without the pressure to compete can register for the non-competitive fun run. Additionally, racers earn 5% on every registration fee for referred registrants by promoting the event on social media with their own link provided on the registration website.
Proceeds support Richland’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). It was opened in 2019 to provide free resources and services to veterans – helping them overcome financial obstacles to education. The VRC is also a comfortable space for veteran students to study, receive tutoring, relax, communicate, and collaborate.
